Adult Care Worker Apprentice – Support Worker

Summary

Newbarn Ltd are looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Adult Care Worker Apprentice to join their team in Rochdale.

You will provide 1:1 and group support to adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities and other complex needs, helping tenants to develop their independence and achieve their personal goals.

This is a rewarding, hands-on opportunity to gain valuable experience in adult social care while completing your Level 3 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship.

 

Annual wage

£15,600 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Adult Care Worker – Level 3 Apprenticeship

Hours

Full-time – Monday to Sunday

The role involves working evenings and weekends, as Newbarn provides support services 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

The exact working pattern will be discussed with the successful candidate.

 

Duration

18 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Newbarn Ltd are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join their team as an Adult Care Worker Apprentice / Support Worker.

You will work alongside experienced Support Workers to provide person-centred support to tenants, helping them to live as independently as possible and achieve positive outcomes.

The role involves supporting adults with a range of needs, including mental health problems, learning disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Conditions and substance misuse issues.

Your main duties will include:

• Providing 1:1 and group support to tenants.
• Building positive, trusting and professional relationships with tenants.
• Supporting tenants to achieve their personal, social, leisure, learning and employment goals.
• Encouraging and supporting independence in everyday life.
• Supporting tenants with shopping and budgeting.
• Helping tenants with meal preparation, cooking and healthy eating.
• Supporting tenants to maintain a safe, clean and secure home.
• Supporting tenants to attend GP, dental, optical and other health appointments.
• Encouraging tenants to take part in social activities and community activities.
• Supporting tenants with personal care where required.
• Supporting health and wellbeing.
• Assisting with medication procedures following appropriate training.
• Supporting individual Support Plans, Risk Assessments and Health Action Plans.
• Helping tenants with tenancy-related responsibilities.
• Supporting health and safety checks within properties.
• Completing accurate records and support notes following support sessions.
• Completing incident reports and other relevant documentation.
• Liaising with families, carers, care managers and other professionals.
• Attending staff meetings, supervision and multi-agency meetings where required.
• Following safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety and other organisational policies.
• Completing mandatory and apprenticeship training.
• Developing your own knowledge, skills and professional practice throughout the apprenticeship.

You will be encouraged to learn from experienced colleagues and gradually take on greater responsibility as your confidence and competence develops.

 

Where you’ll work

Newbarn Ltd, Rochdale, Greater Manchester

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Adult Care Worker – Level 3 Apprenticeship

Your training plan

The successful candidate will complete a Level 3 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship through Rochdale Training Association.

You will receive a combination of workplace learning and structured off-the-job training, developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work effectively within adult social care.

Training will include areas such as:

• Person-centred care
• Safeguarding
• Equality, diversity and inclusion
• Communication
• Health and wellbeing
• Supporting independence
• Mental health
• Learning disabilities
• Professional boundaries
• Duty of care
• Health and safety
• Medication awareness
• Supporting individuals with complex needs
• Record keeping and confidentiality
• Partnership working

You will receive regular support from your apprenticeship tutor and workplace colleagues throughout the programme.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths – desirable.

Skills

• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with people.
• Caring and compassionate approach.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good IT skills and confidence using electronic systems.
• Ability to complete accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good understanding of professional boundaries.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures and instructions.
• Commitment to providing high-quality person-centred support.

Other requirements

Newbarn are looking for someone who is:

• Caring and compassionate
• Patient and understanding
• Reliable and committed
• Enthusiastic and positive
• Confident when communicating with others
• Resilient and able to remain calm under pressure
• Professional and respectful
• Flexible
• A good team player
• Motivated to learn
• Not afraid to get stuck in
• Genuinely passionate about helping others

About this company

Newbarn Ltd provides supported housing and support services for vulnerable adults across the Rochdale area, supporting people with mental health needs, learning disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Conditions and other complex needs.

Newbarn's approach focuses on helping tenants to feel safe, secure and supported, while developing their independence and enabling them to achieve their personal, social, leisure, learning and employment goals.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build a rewarding career in adult social care. You will gain hands-on experience supporting people with a range of complex needs while completing a nationally recognised Level 3 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship.

You will be supported by experienced colleagues and given the opportunity to develop your confidence, communication skills and understanding of person-centred care in a real working environment.

Website: Newbarn Ltd

After this apprenticeship

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent Support Worker position with Newbarn, subject to performance and business requirements.

The qualification and experience gained could also provide opportunities to progress within adult social care into more senior or specialist support roles.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Rochdale Training

Nathan Finn

nfinn@rochdaletraining.co.uk

01706 631 417